Captain of Bayesian rescue boat describes 'disaster'

The captain of a boat that rescued 15 people after after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily has described the incident as "a big disaster".

One person on board the vessel is confirmed to have died, while another six remain missing.

Karsten Borner said his own boat was battered by very strong gusts in the early hours of the morning, but he managed to stabilise it while anchored by using the engine.

He said they noticed the Bayesian nearby and manoeuvred to avoid hitting it.

"We managed to keep the ship in position, and after the storm was over, we noticed that the ship behind us was gone."